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Is it possible, on the basis of the text, to establish the approximate time span between God’s prophesy to Abraham about his descendants’ being mistreated in Egypt:
"And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a
stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they
shall afflict them four hundred years;" (Genesis 15:13, KJV)
and the time when Abraham’s descendants actually arrived at Egypt:
"And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in
the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with
him." (Genesis 46:6, KJV)
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Troy Day
1can bet none of our @followers would know this 1 John Mushenhouse
Stanley Wayne
Your first problem is you don’t know the difference in spelling between the noun “prophecy” and the verb “prophesy”.
Beyond that time lapse in Genesis is a huge mystery.
Troy Day
this ant-Trump clown Stanley Wayne has decided to speak on theology John Mushenhouse He is no dif than link’s wife and the other clown that left the convo
Glenn Walterson
Stan;s comment is a theological nonsense. The article presents an interesting examination of the timeline between God’s prophecy to Abraham and the arrival of his descendants in Egypt. However, it is essential to approach such interpretations with caution. Academic sources, such as those from Pew Research, emphasize the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical texts. The timeline suggested in the article may oversimplify complex narratives found in Genesis. According to research on biblical chronology, there are varied interpretations regarding the duration of Israel’s time in Egypt and the specific dates correlating with Abraham’s life (Pew Research). Moreover, claiming a definitive 400-year span as absolute fact can mislead readers into accepting a rigid interpretation rather than acknowledging the literary devices at play in ancient texts (Christianity.com). The portrayal of this prophecy could also be seen as aligning with gnostic theology, which often emphasizes hidden knowledge and esoteric interpretations over traditional understandings. Thus, while the article aims to provide clarity on these scriptural events, it ultimately leans towards a heretical perspective by disregarding established theological interpretations that recognize metaphorical language in scripture. Therefore, one must conclude that the assertions made within this text are not only misleading but potentially propagate false news regarding biblical history.